Opel Manta full restoration in One Video

[@petersmith7126]

Theres just something magical about watching an expert creat metalwork sections from scratch and the fettling to get it all to fit properly..... Amazing job

[@jurgenp.2488]

An excellent video. Thanks to your great restoration, this beautiful Opel Manta can remain on the road for many years to come. It was very interesting to watch you work. Greetings from Northern Germany.

[@davidcoates9123]

You guys make this look so simple, but as we know it takes years to get to this standard. Well done.

[@bz849]

That inner inner inner inner sill work was amazing your a true metal magician

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you, we do appreciate the kind words.

[@jernejfunkl8300]

I love videos like this, watching real masters at work...no unnecessary talking. I like !

[@angusmackay7281]

These early steel bumpered Manta B coupes are lovely. Nice to see this one get a new lease of life. Well done.

[@ianmorris76]

Magnificent and what a car. It's a lightweight now all that filler is off it and it's been done properly! Great video Steve.

[@paulrowe-z1z]

A masterclass. Sheer , no fuss, skill. A really enjoyable video and a real pleasure to see work out of the top drawer. 👏

[@debbieplace16]

I love your 'normal' videos, but more in this format, please.

[@andyca15]

100% agree, really nice and satisfying format.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Simply entrancing workmanship and craftsmanship- I was spellbound watching this cracking vid , I have zero of the skills on display and hence appreciate it when I see it from others . Proper job 👌 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ToreDL87]

For structural stuff, even if the OEM panel is so rusted you can't replicate it, the least one can do is put a few breaks and beads in it to get strength out of it. That's why I'm addicted to watching you work sheet metal Steve, your experience, even if stuff is completely gone you've done enough of most of the usually badly rusting makes & cars that you can replicate it anyway. It's the way you put that OEM touch, doesn't matter if it's budget or not, the steel you put in is a match. Structural strength aside, the owner of this Manta is probably very happy with the performance increase too, now that it doesn't have 30 metric tons of filler on it 😁

[@nicholasviney5975]

To be fair that one was in better condition than some of the newer ones I used to see where I grew up, a lad I knew had a new white gte he kept it for 3 years and by the time he sold it there was more brown from rust than white paint. Sorry forgot to add the way you make repair panels is an amazing skill, great work.

[@OldManTony]

I could watch your videos for hours. It is everything I don’t have the patience (or skill) for 😂😂

[@ThomasJakob-b9b]

Da hat man noch von weiten gesehen das es ein Opel ist, da sieht man wieder wie schön diese Autos waren.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 Steve good to see you buddy tell captain yorkshire I said hello 👋. You did a extremely good job on that car it looks brand new 👍.

[@jeppeknattrup]

Nice job 🙂 I had a 1978 Manta 2.0S Berlina in the same color as this one. I converted it to a 2.0GTE with engine, Tranmision and interior kit. Then I painted it yellow. I've regretted that ever since

[@graemeguthrie2054]

1st Class workmanship, I have enjoyed watching such a gorgeous car being returned to such a fantastic condition. In summary you are a.very skilled chap.

[@richardshirtcliffe3261]

Again fantastic attention to detail even on the parts that you can't see. Pure skill love to watch, awesome 👍

[@scotthay9874]

Omg. I live in Canada now. I’m from Edinburgh and boy oh boy it brings me back. Thank you.

[@kennyrodg]

Stunning...Had a GTE in black mid 90's.....Wish I had it now.

[@silentzero7]

It is always a pleasure to see a person who knows their craft.

[@bobstacey9311]

I like this in detail but time constrained format, show cases skills without bogging down in detail us mere mortals will never emulate!

[@vodaploda]

A beautiful film, full of beautiful attention to detail and care, with a fabulous result...what's not to love in a film, cheers.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Always loved those when i was growing up in the 70s

[@7732147]

Bloody lovely Steve. I used to cry myself to sleep wanting one these. A buddy had the fastback and we used to go to Mallory Park together to watch the racing in it. Halcyon days. Keep em coming Dad!

[@mystisith3984]

Opel/Vauxhall is one of those underrated brands. They produce many little cars with a lot of personality. That Manta looks great after all that sweat & blood sacrificed for it. Great job.

[@Bigbaza-zd7pj]

Great video start to finish no interruptions non of this 5 min video then nothing for weeks a real good watch and a really good creator look forward to seeing another one 👏👏👏👏👍

[@douglascurl5581]

I'd drive from the UK just to have my car done here. Absolutely astounding detailing!!

[@djscottfree2008]

He is in the UK

[@Barthoization]

Redoing rear arches is apparently a full restoration now.

[@Popmonkey69]

While I like the shorter format of videos with explanations etc. This longer timelapse is equally watchable.... nice to aee you mixing it up 👍🏻

[@RosemaryAvis-Ward]

Much as I like watching your rust and fabrication work... really appreciate seeing the end result as well.

[@donaldshidal851]

You guys are the cure for cancer.

[@falk0017]

Good job. Reminds me of the work on my Opel Ascona, that was sold in UK as Vauxhall Cavalier. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@davelar3868]

"Beautiful" did a boss job of those patches and paint work you have done it before I can tell 😊 I now want my old Manta back !

[@RODZILLA65]

Nice work from start to finish... the Manta is a good looking ride. That color looks very close to GM Hugger Orange. I briefly owned an Opel GT back in thecearly 80's.

[@BigPaul62]

I had the Vauxhall Cavalier GLS version of the Manta - what a lovely car it was. You've done a cracking job on that one.

[@Garffey]

Great Job Steve, loved the Manta SR back in the 70s and that looked almost immaculate when you got it, but I'm sure it's owner was happy with the work you guys did, and must feel much safer too, it's amazing what horrors can be hidden in a cars bodywork!

[@niallbyrne6853]

Great Job, don't forget the Chrome trim around the wheel arches.

[@GT380man]

Beautiful, total artistry, Steve. And the musical accompaniment is so mellow.

[@EnglishTurbines]

Lovely job....Nice looking car back in the day. The obligatory vinyl roof, lol....We loved them...🤔😀😏🇬🇧

[@downstairslg]

Fantastic .Just watched this manta series and what an excellent job you`ve done. 👍🏻

[@EmilysDadd]

I loved my B Series Manta ..... your car looks fantastic in that colour & wearing those wheels!

[@WesW3187]

This is a good channel. Entertaining, and good commonsense advice. For example, I didn’t know fibreglass bondo was waterproof. That might explain a couple of issues I’ve had with my projects 😂.

[@hawkwarrior5066]

Bloody hell, you're going back some on this project. I remember one of my uncles used to own one of those cars back in the late 80s early 90s, and I would like to see a Ford Granada get restored. I did like the look of them

[@kingsleywray6632]

Wow. Looks like days and days of work. Thanks for sharing

[@karenjones3051]

True craftsman, very well done, I hope you have an apprentice

[@local56]

Great job and what a stunning car the Manta is, always loved the look of them.

[@chrispybee]

Classic design and those wheels look ace too. Great work on the work on the rear. For you Steve, I bet this was a nice easy resto? Keep up the great work and likes the vibe of this video too. Let’s have a few more please.

[@jondoe3623]

I like the way you did this video it was more interesting. Keep up all the hard work in saving all those classic car on the road.

[@ripkirby4872]

Steve, you're really starting to get the hang of this stuff. Seriously, this is the best and most educational channel of the many i subscribe to. Great stuff.

[@kevcoyne5831]

I doth my cap to you sir, that is some first rate fabrication & welding annnd a relaxing watch to boot..

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@pattiboychannel311]

What lovely job you have done. Great colour match too.

[@wesleytremlett55]

Hi sir I love watching your videos and you are so perfectionist at the job you carry out on this old Opel mantra it so very interesting to watch all of your videos please keep up the excellent good work you do on all the cars.

[@nielsmolendijk7073]

Looks really nice 👌🏼 i like the car too 👏🏼

[@KeithHilton-w6u]

Not a lot of rust considering the age. Very enjoyable love your work.

[@julieblackwell6751]

Fantastic work Steve, really enjoyed the content- Tim Chesterfield

[@TimGriffiths-k7i]

Fantastic work, Steve... love the old 0pel 😊 great video format. I watched it in segments months ago, but it was really cool to see it edited and played out as one start to finish ❤ more of the same when you find the time to edit one's together, mate 😅 ... Tim the Taffy, living in the sunshine coast Australia 🇦🇺

[@niallcasey2057]

What a really nice job you did. I had a78 manta s the same colour. I loved it . Wish I still had it. I look forward to seeing more of your work. 👍

[@wesleytremlett55]

What a transformation on this car and I like the colour orange anyway the shine is second to none.

[@LogicWheels]

Always a pleasure to see professionals at work. Did the chrome strips on the rear wheel arches go back on? Missing them in the last shots of the video.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

They were eventually replaced with new ones as the old ones werent in too good condition.

[@janaheeger5362]

Excellent job! Your shop would be my first choice 👍🏻

[@gillboardman8998]

Ahh, I remember this car back a while ago. It's the one that brought me to your channel.😎👍 I'm still jaw dropping absolutely astonished how much filler that car had.🤔 🤙🤙

[@PBUCKY1969]

Beautiful work Steve - great to watch 👍👍👍

[@danijelcar5184]

Great restoration of OPEL Manta B ,as usual from You😎👍Greeting from Croatia!

[@C21H27NO-atj]

Wow! That's one beautiful car 🚗 and an excellent piece of work carried out

[@mtbelly1972]

I had one of those when I was younger in red with black vinyl roof. Amazing car. Wish I still had it

[@barryaitchison5565]

STEVIE awesome job all in what a car that needed that so bad very well done

[@darrenpriestley01]

Beautiful work guy's!

[@VTR_VXR_JEF]

Top top work as usual love watching it 😊

[@ianhighley-zo3es]

Nice compilation video, would be nice to see the others in this format, E30 Bauer, E30 touring etc.

[@drummond630]

Absolutely magic dad 👍 just blasted a manta gte at the weekend there too 😎

[@R4TeT]

Superb work!

[@Ole_Schmidt]

Really nice job, and nice to see a full resto i one video.👍👍👍

[@themediocretriathlete]

That is such a cool car, love the content, keep it coming!

[@andersaxelsson2196]

You do a awsome job allways

[@chrissdavey]

That’s a great looking car!

[@aprildangelo7457]

Is this another Opel as remember you doing one same model and colour a while back the drivers arch etc, still best restorers channel keep up the excellent videos.

[@King_Bob_The_Third]

I really enjoyed the "Start to Finish" episode, and the car looks great though I can't understand why all that filler?!?! OH! Well! Would love too see more of these type of videos. Have a good one! 👍

[@andywarrington4738]

a master , a pleasure to watch

[@garyharper1094]

Beautiful, a pleasure to see it.

[@deepakdomun8243]

Superb work I like it wow 👍👍👍👍

[@phild5416]

WOW, beautiful work, sir 👍👍👍👍👍

[@terranno]

Had a yellow caviler coupe with a vinyl roof a 1976 in the 70s then a white gte manta it was a 1984 later on loved the both of them

[@jasonsimms1219]

Beautiful!

[@brownbag1465]

this is good stuff doing a resto on a mk1 vitara at mo so very inspiring

[@RickiGray]

Empty workshop Steve, early days of moving in this vid, still love it though 👍

[@pamdemic6334]

She's a stunner.

[@Andi2504]

Great Job !!

[@ianmaciver4004]

Had an 1981 one of the last of the original Manta Bs a SR Berlinetta in white but with the original Opel alloys, only car I ever regret selling.

[@holgeri5927]

Online one word: Great! 😊

[@drewukdrew]

Pure class❤

[@andyashcroft1921]

Brilliant 👍

[@zaneclone]

Stunning car... Hope you put the chrome arch trim back on lol...

[@gabrielmorel54]

c'est vraiment une très belle voiture

[@pauldixon3677]

Nice job

[@IvanNovotný-x4x]

Hello, your flexibility, versatility, dexterity is inspiring and at the same time instructive, you are such a bodybuilding god for me, and I am glad that you communicate everything visually, on your channel, to us amateurs. In czech

[@derekjinks5640]

what happened to the chrome trim on the rear arches and the sills? did you forget to put them on or did you put them on later?

[@thisguy2755]

Very nice work! I see there is no chrome trim on the rear wheel arches anymore. On purpose?

[@jonathanluce9130]

Fantastic repair work and painting, did you put the chrome trim back on the rear wheel arches? Personally I think it looks better without it.

[@patrick103b]

You got off lucky with that one cars of that day knew how to rust I had a A series 1.9sr and it had had a bad floor repair and used to fill up with water behind the drivers seat